Erie County stresses voting machines run without internet connection
Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
The county's engagement officer said voting machines operate without internet access, a step officials cited as part of equipment security protocols.
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John Stale told viewers that voting machines used by Erie County operate without an internet connection, presenting that as a security measure to protect ballots and tabulation. "By the way, election machines operate without internet connection," he said, framing offline operation as a feature that reduces certain cybersecurity risks.
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